Senator-elect Price to take Oath
Written by Sentinel News Service
11 June 2009
Senator-elect Curren Price, the Democratic Party winner in the May 19, 2009 Special Election runoff, will take his oath of office in the State Senate Chambers on Monday, June 8 and assume his official ... read more >>

Lean Times in Leimert Park
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
11 June 2009
Leimert Park has seen busier days. Take a stroll down Degnan Blvd and you will run into a lot less people than when our country was in better economic times. You will not have to wait very long to receive ... read more >>

City Employee Arrested for Fuel Theft
Written by Sentinel News Service
11 June 2009
City of Los Angeles employee Raymond Mark, 44, was arrested and booked for grand theft relating to charges of stealing fuel at Los Angeles City maintenance facilities last week. At least 50,000 gallons ... read more >>

Inglewood Close to decision on Hollywood Park
Written by Sentinel News Service
11 June 2009
Inglewood, CA -Public hearings were concluded after lengthy discussions Monday as Inglewood's City Council continued to receive comments and address matters concerning a proposed 238 acre Hollywood Park ... read more >>

AKA Women Swing in Palm Springs
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
11 June 2009
More than 1,000 lovely ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, the first Sorority founded by black women, converged in Palm Springs for a weekend of business, relaxation, and sisterhood at the 80th ... read more >>

Verbum Dei: Black Institution or Done?
Written by Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR
11 June 2009
Andre MillerDanny Bakewell Jr.Hardy NickersonTreasured School Legacy is in a BoxVerbum Dei Alumni and school administrators at crossroadsBy Kenneth MillerSentinel Managing EditorThe once powerful and rich ... read more >>

Bustamante and Manley
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)
04 June 2009
Sir Alexander BustamanteThe Honorable Norman ManleySIR ALEXANDER BUSTAMANTE--"The First Prime Minister of Jamaica, and one of the most influential political figures in the West Indies"Born William Alexander ... read more >>

Strong Leadership to Guide Inglewood School District
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)
04 June 2009
Arnold ButlerStrong Leadership to Guide Inglewood Schools During Budget With severe cuts expected during the current budget crunch, the State has placed public education as a priority putting more pressure ... read more >>

African Americans Bask in Glory of Lakers Title Run
Written by Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR
04 June 2009
Kobe BryantPhoto by Jeff Lewis / Icon SMIAfrican Americans Bask in Glory of Lakers Title RunIn a league dominated by Blacks, fans find best seat at home and in sports barsIt has been nearly 60 years since ... read more >>

Black Astronaut Chosen to Lead NASA
Written by Sentinel News Service
04 June 2009
The nation's turbulent space program will be run by one of its own, a calming, well-liked former space shuttle commander.President Obama chose retired astronaut General Charles Bolden to lead NASA. He ... read more >>

Police Officer Mom Sues City for Discrimination
Written by Sentinel News Service
04 June 2009
On May 26, Officer Shawna Smith of the Los Angeles Airport Police filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and two high-ranking police department officials for pregnancy and gender discrimination, ... read more >>

Mandatory Water Conservation
Written by Sentinel News Service
04 June 2009
For the past three years, California has faced severe drought conditions. Snowfall in the Sierras has been below normal, and court imposed environmental restrictions on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ... read more >>

State Assembly Approves Hall Legislation
Written by Sentinel News Service
04 June 2009
The California State Assembly today approved AB 331 by Assistant Speaker pro Tempore Isadore Hall, III (D- Compton), which would require property owners to provide written disclose to a prospective tenant ... read more >>